Speech and Language Therapist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT1 3NG |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7121558/344-2158DCB |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our SLT team on the East Kent Neuro Rehab Unit (EKNRU). Our small, friendly team is inclusive and welcoming. We are focused on evidenced based intervention and service improvement, to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.
We encourage applications from students graduating this summer and those who already hold their HCPC registration. If you are passionate about communication therapy and a career in rehabilitation we would love to hear from you.
EKNRU is located at the the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, in the historic and vibrant city of Canterbury. Canterbury is surrounded by woodland and countryside with the stunning Kent Coast in easy reach. There are quick links to London by rail and road.
You will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care to individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties on East Kent Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (EKNRU). You will be supported by our experienced SLT team to complete your RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner (NQP) and dysphagia competencies, and to develop your knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner.
To contribute to the Speech and Language Therapy Service at East Kent Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (EKNRU) Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The post holder will assist the Team Leads for the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) EKNRU service and facilitate in the prioritisation of SLT services.
To provide swallowing and communication assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to a mixed caseload of adults with acute neurological and medical conditions.
To use current evidence based practice to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses; developing management and treatment plans with support from senior SLTs.
To help and advise colleagues, other members of the MDT, relatives and carers on the best course of intervention, including discharge planning.
To be responsible for managing a clinical caseload of patients, maintaining accurate records of work.
To work as an autonomous practitioner with access to support and expert advice and from more experienced clinicians as required.
To work flexibly within the Speech and Language Therapy Department (SLT), working across site or within other areas when required to do so.
To work collaboratively with other agencies as part of a multidisciplinary/multiagency team, to ensure effective service provision.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please see the attached job description for further information, along with all the information required to apply for the vacancy.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025